AREPA BURGER FOOD TRUCK
219 NW 10 AVE, Gainesville FL 32601
Last inspected Aug 28, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dog (59F - Cold Holding); ham (60F - Cold Holding); bacon (58F - Cold Holding) items in bottom portion of small cooler, cooler blowing at 66F see stop sale. lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) tomato (52F - Cold Holding); items was just placed in unit not long ago, spoke to employee about either icing unit down or moving items to different unit.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee working at time of inspection.
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cloth towel wrapped around arepa touching food directly in reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hot dogs, ham, and bacon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dog (59F - Cold Holding); ham (60F - Cold Holding); bacon (58F - Cold Holding) items in bottom portion of small cooler, cooler blowing at 66F see stop sale. lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) tomato (52F - Cold Holding); items was just placed in unit not long ago, spoke to employee about either icing unit down or moving items to different unit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee working at time of inspection.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining soda shelf in reach in cooler by door, spoke to operator about removing cardboard to help with the cold air flow in unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in freezer, operator moved drink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under table by Three compartment sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside small reach in cooler, employee placed inside the cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Container in cooler with new beans inside, old label on lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In small reach in cooler by Three compartment sink.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and bacon over cheese in small reach in cooler, employee moved cheese above raw items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beans, chicken, beef, and fish dated 2/22-3/1. Inspector told employee that the day the food item is prepped is the first day then only 6 days after does the food last, employee stated he will be discarding at the end of day today.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese mixed with milk prepped 2/21.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple containers/utensils in Handwash sink, employee moved items so inspector could wash hands.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license from 2021 on wall.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers with cooked foods inside reach in cooler with 2 labels, old label(old date/wrong food) and new label (correct food item/date.)
Sep 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator stated he is out of propane, so he is unable to turn on during inspection.
Sep 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator stated he is out of propane, so he is unable to turn on during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sausage in reach-in cooler missing date mark. Manager stated the sausage was opened on 9/24 and added proper date mark.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired in 06/2020.
Shelving with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf below grill heavily rusted and pitted.
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